Just recently ordered this and LOVE! Green Tea EGCG truly is one of the most fantastic skincare actives out there. Very difficult to find good quality product (90%) and even harder to actually solubilize it! Love that it comes in pre-dissolved solution. I enjoy adding it at 1% (so 11% sol) to my serum formulations containing Niacinamide 5% + NAG 3%. Excellent for oily acne prone skin.
*Only gripe... because the Pre-Dissolved Solution is SO heavy in propanediol (10 parts Propanediol for 1 part E.. ...»

Carla, Many medications can be and are applied topically by prescription. With that in mind, realize that this particular ingredient is wonderful but understand that this is indeed one of those that may create sensitivity with those already using topical hormones or just use sparingly and see how you respond. Sorry for the very late response..... ...»

I purposely waited a few months before writing my review. I am happy to report this product is great! I combined the DMAE product with the base creams resulting in tighter skin and lessened wrinkles, including areas around underarms... ...»

This ingredient has done more for my skin than anything else I've ever used.
I put it into a spray facial toner and use it morning and night. I noticed the effects immediately, they were that dramatic.
I will use this forever, no question... ...»

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Buy Vitamin E Natural Mixed Tocopherols For Skin Care

Natural Vitamin E Mixed Tocopherols is an active blend of natural mixed tocopherols containing naturally occurring d-alpha, d-beta, d-gamma and d-delta tocopherols. These are NATURAL tocopherols, they are NOT the synthetic, racemix dl-tocopherol or dl-tocopheryl acetate.

Tocopherol is the most commonly used form of vitamin E in cosmetic products. α-tocopherol, one of four types of tocopherol, is the most abundant form of vitamin E naturally found in the skin. α and γ forms are excreted in sebum [oil] and act as a barrier for the skin. The amount of tocopherol in the skin decreases over time due to sun exposure. Tocopherols are strong anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants help protect against skin aging. Tocopherols use their anti-oxidant ability to protect against sun damage and repair sun damage. They increase collagen production and protect existing collagen by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase [MMP] that degrades collagen. Mixed tocopherols have anti-inflammatory properties and accelerate wound healing.

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About Vitamin E Mixed Tocopherols in DIY Skin Care

Tocopherol is a common form of vitamin E used for therapeutic purposes. Tocopherols are depleted in skin after UV exposure. This depletion in the amount of tocopherol is associated with skin aging. There are four forms of tocopherol-α, β, γ, and δ. α and γ forms are excreted in sebum (oil), mostly on the forehead and cheeks (12). α-tocopherol is the most abundant natural form of vitamin E, followed by γ-tocopherol. There is a ten-fold difference in the amount of tocopherol in the skin when it is applied topically rather than through diet, showing it is most effective when supplemented topically (1).

Tocopherol's primary function is as an antioxidant. Each form of tocopherol has anti-oxidant abilities, but with varying degrees (α>β>γ>δ) (13). Tocopherols decrease levels of lipid degradation associated with harmful free radicals from UV exposure, which is associated with skin aging (15). Lipids are waxy molecules necessary for to retain moisture and skin barrier function. In a clinical study, α-tocopherol in a rinse off formula absorbed into the skin and protected the skin barrier against lipid degradation (9). Application of tocopherol also increases the amounts of other natural antioxidants (12) Vitamin E works in conjunction with vitamin C. In a clinical study, it was found that vitamin C regenerates α-tocopherol so it can continue acting as an antioxidant (4). Studies show γ-tocopherol is more effective than α-tocopherol at protecting against lipid degradation (2). The anti-oxidant properties of tocopherols help protect against sunburn, photoaging (chronic skin damage due to sun exposure), and skin sensitivity.

The effect of tocopherol is thought to be greater when using mixed tocopherols, as α, β, γ, and δ forms have slightly different functions. A study using α-tocopherol, mixed tocopherols, and α-tocopherol acetate, a derivative of α-tocopherol commonly used in cosmetic products, showed that mixed tocopherols and α-tocopherol had anti-oxidant ability, while α-tocopherol acetate showed none (7). α, δ, and γ-tocopherol inhibited photodamage, showing mixed tocopherols are a beneficial sunscreen additive (8).

Tocopherols also benefit the immune system. They increase levels of cyclic amp (cAMP), which helps regulate inflammatory responses. They have also been shown to decrease levels of inflammatory proteins (5). γ-tocopherol reduces inflammation by inhibiting COX-2, a protein that produces prostaglandins, immune mediators (14). Studies show γ-tocopherol and δ-tocopherol’s anti-inflammatory effects are greater than that of α-tocopherol and this is not related to its anti-oxidant function (2, 10). Thus, mixed tocopherols may help treat inflammatory skin disorders such as eczema.

In a study using rats, application of creams containing 0.6% and 0.29% tocopherol helped with delayed wound healing characteristic of diabetes (5). Wounds treated with tocopherol closed quicker and had more protein, which is a measure of wound healing. Also, the amount of collagen formation in the wound was higher in the treated rats.

Additionally, tocopherol decreases collagen breakdown (1, 7). Tocopherol protects fibroblasts, collagen producing cells, from death by UV exposure (7). Loss of elasticity associated with this is seen in aged skin. α-tocopherol also inhibits matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1), which degrades collagen and deteriorates skin (11). Thus, tocopherol protects collagen. α-tocopherol was also shown to decrease skin wrinkling in mice (3). It also protects against telomere shortening (6). Telomeres are “tails” on the end of DNA necessary for proper cell replication. Telomere shortening is involved in skin aging.

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All our products are powders, liquids, flakes or gels, used for making your own skin care products.

All our products are cosmetic / technical grade only.

We do NOT sell pharmaceuticals, prescription drugs or nutritional supplements.

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Our active skin care ingredients are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

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